Author: Andrew Barber

Last weekend, Nikki Lynette shot her video for “Don’t Say No” at the Bread Factory (where else?) in Chicago.  I hear the shoot was crazy, and lots of people showed up to support and make cameos.  Nikki posted some pictures of the video on her blog, but I’ve added the shots with the Femme Fatales…

Hey @Nogorilla, get off Twitter, you’re on the damn radio!

Lupe Fiasco, Matt Damon, Michael Ealy and the cast of The People Speak, at the premiere in NYC. More info at the History Channel website.  I’m looking forward to viewing this. Props Busy

Here’s a No DJ version of Vo’s “10 Crack Commandments”.  Vo goes in for you industry dum dums.  And yes, he’s holding the diamond plaque for Life After Death.  MARVO and the Supreme Money Makers are still at it. MARVO gives us his “Ten Rap Commandments” of what to look out for, how to succeed…

Two fresh ones off Big Law’s upcoming mixtape titled Law and Order Vol. 2.  Heavy bass and synth – just the way I like it. Look for the Sean Mac hosted mixtape to drop sometime next week. Big Law – “Everything” Big Law – “What It Do” ft. Nikki Nakita AB Edit:  This cover art…

Prod. by Mydus I’m looking forward to seeing both of these upcoming Add-2 videos.  I’ve heard nothing but good things about Da Visionaryz clip. Add-2 links up with Miami Producer Mydus for the nostalgic song “Cassette Tapes”. Add-2 has just wrapped up shooting the video for “Luxury” (directed by Da Visionaryz) and be on the…

Ultraviolet dropped this past Tuesday.  I also saw that Kid Sis also had the cover of New City this week.  Head over to their site to check out that article. 

I’m not even sure what a Taco Town is, but I’m on board. I guess you eat tacos and then get interviewed? Anyhoo, Mr. “URB 25” ADaD and producer Exile chat with TT: “Today we’ll be talking to hip hop producer Exile and his latest project, Chicago MC Adad. Exile is best known for producing…

Hosted by DJ Geno & DJ Mustafa Rocks As I’ve mentioned in my previous posts, this mixtape features outtakes and unreleased gems from Shawnna’s Block Music sessions.  It features John Legend, Bump J, Teefa and others, and was A&R’d by DJ Geno himself. This is a must have for any of you Shawnna stans fans out…

This is a nice look for Chicago’s very talented, Pose.  From the brand’s conception in 1999 LRG has strived to be a, “support group for the independent and underground culture.” Through this limited edition t-shirt LRG has put the spotlight on two of the most talented and prolific young graffiti artists in the world; Augor…